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The Golden Lamb: A holiday tradition 216 years in the making
Christmas through the Ages
by John Zimkus, Historian of the Golden Lamb
‘Twas two days before Christmas — the year 1803 — when folks learned of a new place to gather and be merry.
Complete your Golden Lamb visit in our Relaunched Gift Shop!
This summer, we welcomed a new era in the Golden Lamb’s storied history with the renovation of the Black Horse Tavern — the largest undertaking for the Golden Lamb since the opening of the tavern in 1964. If you’ve visited us
Spend the Holidays at the Golden Lamb
The holidays are a truly magical time at the Golden Lamb. When you visit the streets of our historic downtown and walk through the doors of our legendary inn, you'll escape to a time where all that matters is great food, family and friends. We
Spooky Stories of the Golden Lamb
At the Golden Lamb, we love showing our guests an out-of-this-world dining and lodging experience. You’d be surprised, though, just how many of our guests describe their visits as beyond this world. Food Network just named the Golden Lamb
Golden Lamb named "most haunted restaurant" in Ohio
By Layla Khoury-Hanold, Food Network "Jonas Seaman founded The Golden Lamb in 1803 in the newly settled town Lebanon with a $4 license to operate a "House of Public Entertainment." He couldn’t have fathomed that two centuries later
Golden Lamb named "most famous restaurant" in Ohio
The most famous restaurant in every state By Karlina Valeiko, MSN "Built in 1803, this old colonial building has welcomed an impressive 12 US presidents over the years (the most recent being George W Bush). Today, The Golden Lamb – purportedly
From Our Farm to Our Table - What's Happening at the Golden Lamb
Inspired by the agricultural heartland we call home, we made a daring decision to start our own farm. Now, we’re celebrating our second harvest and are excited to share its story with you. "We just realized we're here in the middle of beautiful
Who’s Knocking: A look at the uninvited ghostly guests of the Golden Lamb
Prepare for a spirited encounter at the Golden Lamb. The next event in our Dinner with History series invites all paranormal entities, Golden Lamb historian John Zimkus, and you to join us for a night of ghost stories about
With its own farm and a remodel, Golden Lamb is integrating history with today
By Polly Campbell, Cincinnati Enquirer Even history has to keep up. The Golden Lamb in Lebanon is fully imbued with the story of Ohio's past, going back to its origins in 1803. But an inn and restaurant serving patrons of 2019 can't just remain as it
A New Era in the Black Horse Tavern
After several years of planning and months of design and construction, the Golden Lamb — Ohio’s oldest inn and longest continuously operating business — celebrated the reopening of its newly renovated and reimagined Black Horse Tavern on Monday.
One of Cincinnati's oldest restaurants unveils new renovations
By Andy Brownfield, Cincinnati Business Courier One of Greater Cincinnati's oldest restaurants is getting ready to unveil its newly renovated tavern, which is adding its first-ever outdoor dining experience. The Black Horse Tavern inside of the Golden
Dinner with History: Neil Armstrong Dinner
NEIL ARMSTRONG: The “Reluctant Hero” Who Was Our Warren County Neighbor To mark the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s historic journey, the Golden Lamb is celebrating the first man to walk on the moon and our Warren County neighbor with
Celebrate Dad in style this Father's Day
THE PRIME RIB EXPERIENCE Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16 | 4 p.m. to close Hand Tossed Caesar Salad spanish white anchovies, avocado, diced tomato, parmesan Hickory Smoked Prime Rib of Beef new potatoes with white cheddar & leeks, yorkshire
Dinner with History: Lebanon Goes Hollywood
Lights! Camera! Lebanon! Over the years, Lebanon, Ohio, and its surrounding area has been used in nearly a half dozen Hollywood productions. This historic city has been "cast" as a town in Ohio, of course, but also one in Pennsylvania, Iowa, New
Dinner with History: Abraham Lincoln's Ties to Lebanon
Join Golden Lamb Historian John Zimkus at the Golden Lamb on Saturday, April 6 for a lecture that looks at our beloved 16th President’s many ties to Lebanon and Warren County. From his relatives — both past and the
The Golden Lamb presents a "Rhinegeist Beer Dinner"
Two Cincinnati favorites collide as the Golden Lamb is partnering with the Rhinegeist Brewing Company to bring you a special Rhinegeist Beer Dinner on Saturday, March 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature a delightful, five-course meal
A perfect pairing: Find out how our chefs prepare a Golden Lamb wine dinner
A truly spectacular dining experience may only happen a few times in a lifetime. On Thursday, March 8, 2019, Golden Lamb diners participating in a J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines dinner were treated to one of these occasions.
Our Lenten fish features are back!
Join the Golden Lamb for our Lenten Fish Frys beginning Wednesday, March 6, and continuing every Friday through April 19. The Golden Lamb does Fish Frys a little differently — whether it's lunch or dinner, we use only the freshest
Taste the best pairings around at our upcoming wine dinner with J. Lohr Vineyards
Are you ready to show off your inner wine connoisseur? You'll have your chance on Thursday, March 7, at an upcoming wine dinner with J. Lohr Vineyards. Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner featuring wines expertly paired with five courses of delightful
Dinner with History: The 1932 Lebanon Opera House Fire
What sparked the Lebanon Opera House fire that collapsed the destination location in the early hours of Christmas morning 1932? Find out during our Dinner with History: The 1932 Lebanon Opera House Fire - the first of the Golden
Black Horse Tavern Remodel
If you've stopped in for dinner or brunch at The Golden Lamb recently, you may have noticed some important updates are happening. Indeed, the Black Horse Tavern has begun undergoing a remodel and refresh. But don't worry! The Tavern remains open, and
